The Star Wars films are one of the fictional settings that thrives on the idea of presenting tiny snippets of
characters who you're never going to see again. It is, in fact, one of the endearing things about Star Wars - it gives a real sense that
the heroes of the story inhabit a larger universe in which there really are millions of other people going about their business and
intersecting with the heroes only briefly. The background gains depth and realism through this device.

You can do a similar thing in a roleplaying game. However, the interaction level is different, and without the aid of visuals it
can be difficult even getting across to the players that there are minor characters flitting around in the background. Also, too many "name" NPCs
can get confusing. Especially if you're trying to make each one memorable as a character in his own right. Our GM is actually
stretching himself perhaps a little too thinly here.

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